• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • HOME
  • REVIEWS
    • TRAILERS
  • BUSINESS
  • CELEBRITIES
  • HOLLYWOOD
  • REGIONAL
  • TV
  • MUSIC
  • TOP LISTS

Bollywood Presents

Exotic locations where popular Bollywood movies were shot

You are here: Home / TV / Indian TV becomes ‘regressive’, but there’s a reason for that, and its this

Indian TV becomes ‘regressive’, but there’s a reason for that, and its this

December 20, 2016 by Suresh Bist

indian television

There are many who’re disappointed to see regressive saas-bahu sagas on Indian television, and wonder how Indian TV shows were so progressive even 20 years back, and why it is so difficult to produce quality content nowadays. Here are some answers to that question.

This article on scoopwhoop talks about how ‘dumb’ television has become in recent times. But a closer look will reveal, that its not just limited to television.

  • India produces close to thousand movies per year. How many are worth remembering? Perhaps 10!!!
  • If you talk to the top filmmakers in the world, what do you think will be their reaction towards Bollywood films? (they’re likely to have a different opinion of Indian cinema though)
  • What about Music? What is their shelf life? Its expected to create a buzz before the film, and once the movie is released, the music just fades away.

So I guess mediocrity is widespread (currently) in the entertainment industry?

Here are some more reasons why you see, what you see on TV.

More Viewing Options

Back in the 90s how many TV channels we had? Today there are so many TV channels, each competing for eye balls, which means more budget has to be allocated for marketing, and the entire thing becomes a risky proposition.

And that is where most channels play it safe by focusing on ‘Saas-Bahu’ and other family based dramas.

There are some good ones out there too…for instance Beyhadh where the woman is a CEO of a fashion company. That is progressive, but why not more of such programs? Again, its about business (what will make money) at the end of the day.

The audience also seem to be tolerating lot more crap – quantity over quality because it’s mindless entertainment

Milk Your Cash Cow

Production houses like Balaji (the pioneer of Saas-Bahu serials) see such content as cash-cows. These are likely to do well, come with minimum risks, and its easier to produce such content.

So they churn out more such serials.

And what do they do with the money generated?

Put it in other businesses such as making movies, which are risky but raises the profile/image of the production house.

Its Easier to Make Movies Nowadays

Not the big banner ones, but definitely the small budget types. While Television does attract good talent, many of them (especially the brighter minds) are busy trying to figure out how to get their ideas on the big screen.

And its easier nowadays to get your ideas in front of people who’re in a position to make movies (be it financiers or production heads).

Basically, creative people are getting impatient. Even if they go on to make one movie, for their next movie they want to work with a big ‘Khan’.

Daily Soaps Hinder Creativity, Impacts Quality of TV Content

Even though there’s a good demand for quality TV content, its not easy to produce great content on a regular basis. In fact, the need for daily content (for daily soaps) is driving the quality of content downwards.

Here are a couple of television actors who feel that TV shows has not developed and only regressed further in recent years.

Television actor Reena Kapoor, best known for her role of Rani Mittal in the show Wo Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, feels the need to deliver content daily reduces creativity.

“Earlier, there were no daily shows and the scripts had depth. People used to focus on creativity instead of writing just about anything for the television show. I think the pressure of daily soaps has taken away the creativity, ” says Reena.

Ronit Roy, who is a big actor on Indian television (also does Bollywood films) says he is saddened by the current state of Indian television. Even Ronit feels Indian television has regressed in terms of content.

“Instead of progressiveness, we are going the opposite way. We are regressing. It’s a vicious cycle, but there is no one to blame. But we have to break the cycle sometime. We are at the lowest point of TV content right now. I think in the next year or so, we should be breaking out of the cycle, and we’ll see a lot of good work, quality and money like never before. I see a bigger, brighter and better future for TV,” says Ronit.

Well, it seems lot of television actors are not happy with the work offered to them. So ‘job satisfaction’ is relevant not just in the corporate life; even our TV actors long for the same.

Filed Under: TV

RELATED POSTS

Thappad Movie

Thappad Movie Review

The film THAPPAD makes a strong statement on patriarchy and will be appreciated more by the womenfolk, especially the elite, and the multiplex-going audiences in the big cities. The trailer might give you the feeling that the movie is about a girl who is seeking divorce just because her husband slapped her once. But when […]

Bollywood in Morocco

Bollywood Movies Shot in Morocco, Among the Most Sought after Filming Locations in the World

Morocco is among the most sought after Filming Locations in the world, especially for international movies. But did you know that Morocco is also a lucrative market for Bollywood films? Once upon a time, about a decade ago, Morocco used to be an important market for Bollywood films overseas. It seems almost every Moroccan knows […]

salman khan

Eid Mubarak 2019: Top 10 Bollywood Eid Songs from Past & Present to Celebrate the Grandest Festivals of Muslims

Eid Mubarak 2019: Top 10 Bollywood Eid Songs form past & present to celebrate the biggest, grandest and the holiest festivals of Muslims. Eid comes after the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims have to fast. Fasting in Ramadan, also known as ‘Roza’, is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam. The prolonged […]

himachal pradesh

Bollywood Films Shot in Shimla

Shimla, the most popular hill station located in Himachal Pradesh also happens to be one of the favorite movie locations for filmmakers. Also known as the ‘Queen of Hills’, Simla is located in the foothills of the Himalaya’s, which makes it one of the most preferred shooting spots in India. In 1864, Viceroy John Lawrence […]

palestinian barber hair styling fire

Shocking! This Palestinian barber uses fire to straighten & style hair

Palestinian barber uses blowtorch to style and straighten the hair of his customers. In one of the Golmaal movies, Tusshar Kapoor (a hair stylist) leaves the hot straightener on the hair of one of his customer, and forgets about it, thus burning her hair. However, Palestinian barber Ramadan Odwan takes it even further. But he’s […]

priyanka chopra

Priyanka says there’s more to Assam’s tourism plan than just shooting a poster and video

Bollywood plays a vital role in tourism, and the Assam Tourism department knows that. No wonder they are excited to get a Bollywood celebrity to be a brand ambassador of their ‘Awesome Assam’ campaign. Now that Priyanka Chopra is the tourism ambassador of Assam, she says the tourism plan is not just about making a […]

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan: Talented but not focused on career?

Born on 5th February on 1976, Abhishek went to United States to pursue Business Management but dropped out eventually to pursue a career in films. While he may not have several hit films under his belt yet, filmmakers feel Abhishek has immense potential, which still remains untapped. Abhishek Bachchan made his Bollywood debut in J.P. […]

Sridevi

Top Sridevi Controversies

Sridevi ruled the film industry for a couple of decades, and was often referred to as the female Bachchan of the film industry. Here we take a look at the top Sridevi controversies. Sridevi’s Death Sridevi’s untimely death shocked many, and even raised quite a few eyebrows. Though the official reason of her death was […]

salman khan fitness

Salman Khan Turns Fitness Trainer for Sangeeta Bijlani

Salman Khan turns fitness trainer. Also checkout his workout routine and how Salman manages to keep himself fit.. After Salman Khan’s first movie was lunched, everybody started talking about his physique. Salman was among a handful of heroes who had a great body, besides good looks of-course. Salman went topless in songs like Oh Oh […]

japan

Here’s why this ‘Miss Japan’ listens to Hindi music and loves watching Bollywood films

There’s a reason this Miss Japan listens to Hindi music, loves watching Bollywood films, and speaks Bengali too. Well, its because, she’s half Japanese and half-Indian. Bollywood films have a fan following around the world, including Japan; several Indian films have also been shot in Japan. But Priyanka Yoshikawa (Miss Japan 2016) loves everything about […]

Primary Sidebar

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

RECENT POSTS

Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood

Son of Bollywood veteran Dharmendra and brother to Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol recently completed 25 … [Read More...] about Bobby Deol completes 25 yrs in Bollywood

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi: One of the finest actors of Indian cinema

Shabana Azmi, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) of Pune, made her film … [Read More...] about Shabana Azmi: One of the finest actors of Indian cinema

war movie

Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’

Hrithik Roshan is a superstar in Bollywood and is among the highest paid actors in the film … [Read More...] about Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’

sooryavanshi movie

Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown

Almost everybody associated with the film industry is despondent about the future. With COVID-19 … [Read More...] about Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown

Money Scandals

Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies

In Bollywood and other film industries in India, there's a saying that "there's no business like the … [Read More...] about Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies

celebrity endorsements

It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin

Makers of the upcoming movie 'Khaali Peeli', starring Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, are facing … [Read More...] about It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin

Kangana Ranaut's pali hill office

BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers

BMC begins the demolition of illegal alterations to Kangana Ranaut's office in Bandra. The … [Read More...] about BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers

deepika padukone

Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges

Deepika Padukone is one of the leading actors in Bollywood and commands a higher remuneration than … [Read More...] about Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges

Hrithik Roshan

Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood

Veteran actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has completed five decades in the film industry. However, … [Read More...] about Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput

Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda in connection with … [Read More...] about Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB

Amazon Fashion

Footer

Upcoming Bollywood Movies

  • Love Aaj Kal Movie
  • Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele Movie
  • Hawayein Movie
  • Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Movie
  • The Hundred Bucks Movie
  • BHOOT: Part One – The Haunted Ship Movie
  • Haunted Hills Movie
  • 'O' Pushpa I Hate Tears Movie
  • Guns Of Banaras Movie
  • Thappad Movie

Bollywood Movie Reviews

  • Malang Review
  • Jawaani Jaaneman Review
  • Panga Review
  • Street Dancer 3D Review
  • Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior Review
  • Chhapaak Review
  • Good Newwz Review

Top Celebs

  • Ajay Devgn
  • Kajol
  • Saif Ali Khan
  • Shraddha Kapoor
  • Varun Dhawan
  • Deepika Padukone
  • Kangana Ranaut
  • Tabu
  • Aditya Roy Kapur
  • Disha Patani
  • Rajinikanth

About Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Write for Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Sitemap
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2021 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in